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Training Program in Nervous System Tumors

PAUL CALABRESI CAREER AWARD FOR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (K12)

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, K12CA090354

The K12 training grant is designed for individuals who have completed clinical training in an Oncology discipline (Medical Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, etc) and who desire a translational research experience in preparation for a career in academic medicine. View the Application Information page. Training is funded by NCI through the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12). The educational experience is uniquely tailored to each Scholar based on individual Scholar’s background.

Compensation and effort: Scholars receive salary support and commit at least 75% of full time professional effort to research training. All Scholars receive around a $30,000 annual budget to be used for: supplies, tuition, travel, dues, books, technical and statistical support.

Scholar Mentorship: Each Scholar chooses a 3-4 person mentoring committee consisting of clinical and basic science researchers and meets with them at least twice per year. View the Faculty page.